Talk about drama! Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Spirit” is making headlines again, but not for its plot. Rumors are flying that Vanga unfollowed Deepika Padukone on social media. Why? Speculation suggests it’s tied to her rumored exit from the film and the subsequent casting of Triptii Dimri. Is there bad blood brewing in Bollywood, or is this just another social media mystery?
Drama in Bollywood! Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming film, Spirit, is stirring up a storm, and it’s all thanks to Deepika Padukone. Remember when everyone was buzzing about her starring alongside Prabhas? Well, hold onto your popcorn, because reports are now claiming she’s out!
What’s the Latest Buzz?
Whispers over the weekend suggest Deepika’s departure wasn’t amicable. The alleged reason? Discomfort with an explicit scene in the film. While neither Deepika nor the filmmakers have officially confirmed this, Vanga’s recent tweet hints at some serious behind-the-scenes drama. It seems there’s definitely bad blood brewing!
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Did Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga Unfollow Deepika Padukone? The Social Media Clues!
Adding fuel to the fire, speculation is rife that Sandeep Reddy Vanga actually unfollowed Deepika Padukone on social media after the controversy erupted. And if that wasn’t enough, rumors are swirling that Triptii Dimri might be stepping into the role. Is this a silent confirmation of Deepika’s exit and the drama that ensued? We’ll have to wait for official announcements, but for now, the Spirit saga continues to unfold!
The plot thickens! Social media sleuths have noticed that Sandeep Reddy Vanga no longer follows Deepika Padukone on Instagram. While it’s not confirmed if he ever did, it’s definitely eyebrow-raising that she’s not among the 69 people he currently follows. But Interesting news Deepika’s husband, Ranveer Singh is still on Vanga’s follower list. Coincidence? Or a subtle message amidst the controversy?
Sandeep Reddy Vanga Slams “Dirty PR Games” After Deepika’s Exit from Spirit:
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga didn’t hold back, tweeting about “dirty PR games” and an actor allegedly violating a non-disclosure agreement. Without naming names, he blasted the unnamed person for “putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story,” questioning if this was what their “feminism stands for.” Ouch!
Triptii Dimri Replaces Deepika in Spirit From ₹20 Cr to ₹4 Cr:
The female lead for my film is now official 🙂 pic.twitter.com/U7JJQqSUVa
— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) May 24, 2025
Deepika Padukone Spirit replacement reason: The Spirit team has found its new leading actress Triptii Dimri is officially replacing Deepika Padukone after the earlier controversy. Reports suggest Dimri’s fee is a cool ₹4 crore, a significant drop from Deepika’s rumored ₹20 crore demand, which also allegedly included profit-sharing and strict working hour conditions. Looks like Vanga found his new lead, and perhaps, a more agreeable collaboration!